By - Aanya
Glimpses of the International delegates under the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP) witnessing the conduct of polls in Siliguri & Kurseong, West Bengal during their two-day visit in April 2026.
Press Release l Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
- GUJARAT INSTITUTION TURNS WASTE INTO BIOGAS, COOKS 500+ MEALS DAILY
Demonstrating how efficient waste management can enable energy self-reliance and sustainability, an educational institution in Gandhinagar prepares 500+ meals daily using two biogas plants, eliminating LPG dependence.
In a compelling example of innovation under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, an educational institution in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, has demonstrated how scientific waste management can drive energy self-reliance and sustainability.
The Shrimati Manekba Vinay Vihar Educational Complex, located near Adalaj and managed by the Vasumati Charitable Trust, has eliminated its dependence on conventional LPG by transitioning to a biogas-based cooking system. The campus now prepares meals daily for over 500 individuals - including approximately 250 hostel students served twice a day and 15 staff families residing on campus.
The institution operates two biogas plants with a combined capacity of 90 cubic metres per day. These plants utilise dung from 222 cows housed in the trust's cowshed, along with kitchen waste and agricultural residue from nearby fields. The biogas generated meets the institution's entire cooking fuel requirement, negating the need for LPG cylinders entirely.
"We have become self-reliant in cooking gas under Gujarat government's Institutional Biogas Plant Scheme. The cows provide sufficient dung, and the slurry produced after gas generation is used as manure in our fields, enabling fully organic farming. Without this plant, we would require around 30 LPG cylinders every month”, said officials.
Biogas, produced through the anaerobic decomposition of organic waste, is among the most viable, economical and environmentally friendly cooking fuels available. The by-product slurry, that is rich in nitrogen, serves as an effective organic fertiliser, reducing dependence on chemical inputs, lowering costs and maintaining soil fertility. This delivers dual benefit from a single initiative.
The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) provides financial assistance for biogas plants with capacities ranging from 25 to 85 cubic metres. Non-profit institutions are eligible for up to 75% subsidy, making the transition financially accessible for a wide range of organisations.
Over the past five years, approximately 193 institutional biogas plants have been established across Gujarat. Gujarat continues to advance alternative energy and sustainable development, reducing pollution, achieving energy self-sufficiency and enabling the scientific disposal of organic waste from gaushalas and educational institutions alike.
In line with the objectives of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, such initiatives reflect how cities and institutions are emerging as frontrunners in the journey towards sustainability. By adopting innovative, circular approaches to waste management, they are not only reducing environmental impact but also unlocking the value of waste as a resource. From generating clean energy to promoting organic practices, these efforts highlight a scalable pathway for urban India, where scientific waste management, community participation, and forward-looking policies together pave the way for cleaner, greener, and more self-reliant cities.
Bhooth Bangla Success l Why Is It Important?
By - Amit kumaR Agarwal
Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla had very low expectations in the film-industry when it arrived - mostly because
- It was not a franchise film
- It was a non-holiday release
- The songs were not hits
- Barring the two-franchises, horror-comedies haven't worked - list is very long
Bhooth Bangla, shattered all the BO Bhooths, read ghosts, and came up trumps!
It matters, when such a film becomes a success; 1st passing the Monday test, and then passing the 2nd Friday test with flying colors.
Why you ask?
Because, Indian film industry needs new IP's, to be not only successful, but to survive - a fact rankling the global film industry.
UK is on all time low, with only about 39% productions happening; Hollywood is struggling to deliver hits - prompting one of the top-3 most successful film-makers of all time, Steven Spielberg to highlight this importance!
If we look at the stats of last two years - either it is a sequel or a universe-film or film based on iconic historical figures that have worked big time barring Dhurandhar (both Jawan and Animal were helmed by south directors, with major south-stars).
Even Akshay who found his groove back with successful franchise films - Kesari 2, Housefull 5, Jolly LLB 3; so this new IP is very important.
One might aver that Bhooth Bangla is also helmed by a south-director, Priyadarshan, which is true - but the cast is entirely from the Hindi-heartland, so that sets the record straight!
The success of Bhooth Bangla also highlights the fact that the content in Indian Film Industry is so bad and so shallow, that even an imperfect film like Bhooth Bangla is seen as a 'perfect' entertainer.
BB has a brilliant 1st half; but the 2nd half is just about average - but is the audience complaining - not at all. The house-full shows at few properties on 2nd Sunday, make a definitive statement.
Bhooth Bangla with 200+ crore BO taking worldwide in only 9-days - is looking to finish in the 280-310 crore business worldwide and if my instincts are right, Bhooth Bangla 2 will be announced soon!
News Shorts l Shining India
By - Amit kumaR Agarwal
Under the dynamic vision of the current government, India is making giant strides; there are no two opinions about it. Continuing in it's quest towards 'Viksit Bharat 2047', India's DRDO showcased it's latest marvel
The Advanced Armoured Platforms (Tracked and Wheeled), designed and developed by Vehicles Research & Development Establishment, were unveiled by Secretary Department of Defence (R&D) & Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat at the premises of the DRDO’s laboratory in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra on April 25, 2026.
Cinema l परिणीति चोपड़ा - गूगल पर किया सर्च और कर ली शादी
By - Amit kumaR Agarwal
राघव चड्ढा और परिणीति चोपड़ा ट्रेंड हो रहे हैं, इस ट्रेंडिंग की वजह कई लोग, सांसद राघव चड्ढा का इस्तीफ़ा देना भी मान रहे हैं ।
परिणीति चोपड़ा और राघव चड्ढा की प्रेम कहानी किसी बॉलीवुड फिल्म की लव स्टोरी जैसी लगती है। इसमें पहली नजर का प्यार और बहुत कुछ शामिल है।
परिणीति ने बताया कि, परिणीति और राघव की पहली मुलाकात लंदन में एक पुरस्कार समारोह में हुई थी l परिणीति को फिल्मों के लिए सम्मान मिल रहा था और राघव को समाज सेवा के लिए।
अगली सुबह नाश्ते के समय वे फिर मिले।
परिणीति ने बाद में बताया कि उन्हें तुरंत ही एहसास हो गया था कि राघव वही व्यक्ति हो सकते हैं जिनसे वे शादी करना चाहेंगी।
मुलाकात के बाद परिणीति ने गूगल पर राघव के बारे में थोड़ा सर्च किया था क्योंकि वह जानना चाहती थीं कि वे कौन हैं, क्या करते हैं और शादी हुई या नहीं। धीरे-धीरे दोनों एक-दूसरे से फोन और मैसेज पर बात करने लगे। इसके बाद घंटों फोन पर बातें करने लगे।
भारत लौटने के बाद दोनों ने अपने रिश्ते को किसी को नहीं बताया।
इस सादगी की वजह से उनका रिश्ता बिना किसी दबाव के मजबूत होता गया। धीरे-धीरे लोग उन्हें हवाई अड्डे, रेस्तरां और कार्यक्रमों में साथ देखने लगे।
मीडिया और फैंस को अंदाजा होने लगा कि दोनों में कुछ खास है।
13 मई 2023 को दिल्ली में परिणीति और राघव की सगाई हो गई। यह बहुत छोटा और निजी समारोह था, जिसमें सिर्फ परिवार और करीबी दोस्त शामिल थे। और 24 सितंबर 2023 को उदयपुर में उन्होंने शादी कर ली।
Cinema l अमिताभ बच्चन के पोस्ट का मतलब
By - Amit kumaR Agarwal
- अमिताभ बच्चन ने एक पोस्ट साझा किया 'T 5720-क्या पिद्दी, क्या पिद्दी का शोरबा'।
- यह पोस्ट पर पढ़कर यूजर्स का सिर चकरा गया। कुछ यूजर्स शहंशाह से इसका मतलब पूछने लगे।
अमिताभ बच्चन सोशल मीडिया पर खूब एक्टिव रहते हैं। वे सोशल मीडिया पर नियमित रूप से पोस्ट साझा करते हैं। मगर, उनके हालिया पोस्ट - क्या पिद्दी, क्या पिद्दी का शोरबा - का मतलब, नेटिजंस को समझ नहीं आया।
अमिताभ बच्चन को भी शायद यह अंदाजा था कि लोग उनसे इसका मतलब पूछेंगे। इसलिए, उन्होंने इसके संबंध में एक विस्तृत पोस्ट पहले ही अपने ब्लॉग में लिख दिया। अमिताभ बच्चन ने अपने ब्लॉग में लिखा है -
कल लिखने में देर हो गई, सोचा आज कर दें थोड़ी जल्दी। छोटी मोटी तुकबंदी कर दी, 'क्या शोरबा क्या पिद्दी'। उन्होंने आगे लिखा है, 'असल वाक्य होता है - 'क्या पिद्दी क्या पिद्दी का शोरबा', पर हमनें तुक मिलाने के लिए थोड़ी सी तोड़ फोड़ कर दी'। अभिनेता ने आगे अपने काम से जुड़ी अपडेट भी साझा की है। उन्होंने लिखा है, 'मैंने अपने एक प्यारे सहकर्मी से यह सीखा कि सुबह का समय रचनात्मक सोच के लिए सबसे अच्छा होता है। यह रचनात्मक लोगों के लिए तो काम करता है, लेकिन मेरे जैसे उन गैर-रचनात्मक लोगों का क्या?
अमिताभ बच्चन ने आगे लिखा है कि वे काम के सिलसिले में यात्रा करेंगे -
काम ही जीवन का सार है। काम है तो आगे बढ़ेंगे। किसी रोमांचक जगह की सैर के लिए नहीं, बल्कि जीवन में आगे बढ़ने के लिए। इसलिए काम करो। गुजारा करने के लिए काम करो। अपने शरीर पर काम करो। कुछ भी करो, बस काम करो। इस उम्र में शरीर पर काम करना सबसे जरूरी है, इसलिए मैं सोच रहा था कि इंसान का शरीर बनाने वाला वह 'निर्माता' कितना अद्भुत है। इसकी कल्पना करना भी नामुमकिन है। मैंने इस बारे में कुछ बातें सोची हैं, लेकिन उन्हें किसी और दिन लिखूंगा। आप सभी को मेरा प्यार।
बिग बी के वर्क फ्रंट की बात करें तो वे जल्द ही 'कल्कि 2898 एडी' के सीक्वल में नजर आएंगे।
News Shorts l West Bengal Goes to Polls
By - Monu Kumar
- West Bengal votes in 2026 - glimpses
CRPF personnel assisting differently-abled voter at a polling booth during the 1st phase of West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 at Midnapore, in West Bengal
A voter showcases her inked finger after casting vote at the Polling Stations of Akhriganj High Madrasa near Bangladesh Border in Murshidabad District of West Bengal
News Shorts l Annual Day ceremony, Maharaja Agrasen College, Delhi
By - Rani S.
The Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla attended the Annual Day ceremony of Maharaja Agrasen College, in Delhi. The ceremony marked the various high-points the students of the college achieved, as responsible citizens of India.
The annual-day also saw the release of the annual publication of the college, Agranika 2026.
Press Release l President's Secretariat
- Envoys of four nations present credentials to the President of India
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the Envoys of Lao PDR, Congo, Namibia and Guinea Bissau at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (April 23, 2026).
Those who presented their credentials were:
1. H.E. Mrs Vithaya Xayavong, Ambassador of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
2. H.E. Mrs Emilie Ayaza Mushobekwa, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
3. H.E. Wing Commander Alex Lunyazo Tukuhupwele (Retd.), High Commissioner of the Republic of Namibia
4. H.E. Mr Antonio Serifo Embalo, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau
Press Release l Ministry of Defence
- 11th Joint Defence Committee meeting between India & Egypt held in Cairo
The India-Egypt Joint Defence Committee (JDC) held productive discussions towards enhancing bilateral defence cooperation during its 11th meeting in Cairo from April 20 to 22, 2026. The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Shri Amitabh Prasad and included senior representatives from the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Forces. The Egyptian delegation was headed by senior officials of the Defence Forces and the Ministry of Defence.
Both sides undertook a comprehensive review of the progress made since the previous JDC meeting and charted out a forward-looking roadmap for defence engagement. They agreed on a bilateral defence cooperation plan 2026-27 focussing on expanding Structured Military interaction mechanisms, strengthening Joint training exchanges, enhancing maritime security cooperation, increasing scope & complexity of military exercises and promoting collaboration in defence production & technology.
The Indian delegation made a presentation on fast growing manufacturing capabilities of the Indian Defence Industry, highlighting the fact that its production has crossed US $20 billion and India is exporting products valuing around US $4 billion to over 100 countries. The two sides agreed to work together to develop a defence industry cooperation plan. The Defence Industry collaboration is emerging as a key pillar of India-Egypt defence ties with both sides exploring opportunities for co-development and co-production in the field of defence manufacturing.
The inaugural Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks were held on the sidelines of the meeting. The stellar role played by the Indian Navy in promoting freedom of navigation in the Indian Ocean region was presented and the key role played by India’s Information Fusion Centre in promoting maritime security was highlighted.
The Indian delegation also called on the Commander of the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) Lieutenant General Amr Abdel Rahman Saqr. The delegation thanked the EAF Commander for the close cooperation between the Air Forces of the two countries.
The Indian delegation also laid a wreath at the HeliPolis War Memorial and paid homage to Indian Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice during World War I and II.
A major milestone in India-Egypt defence partnership was the signing of the MoU on cooperation in the field of defence signed in September 2022 during the visit of Raksha Mantri to Egypt. The bilateral ties were elevated to Strategic Partnership in 2023. The 11th meeting reaffirmed the close relationship between the two countries and reinforced their mutual commitment towards regional security and stability.
News Shorts l Rajnath Singh in Germany
By - Amit kumaR Agarwal
The Union Minister for Defence, Rajnath Singh is on a visit to Germany.
He was seen very actively interacting with the Indian diaspora in Germany. At the gist of various discussions and talks, was, ways Indian and Germany can foster bilateral relations for the motto of Sarvjan Hitaay.
It may be noted that in these unprecedented times, India is a key player in shaping up the world-peace.
News Shorts l President Visits Exhibition on Tribal Life
By - Amit kumaR Agarwal
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu visited an exhibition on tribal life put up by Self Help Groups as well as Integrated Command and Control Centre on the sidelines of the inauguration of various public projects at Rourkela, in Odisha.
The visit is seen as a major boost to various stake-holders and artisans involved and working towards, bettering the landscape in tribal life.
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